Raaj Parindran K V

BE4000

HVAC Lab | Spring Semester 2025

This portfolio highlights my work from the Spring 2025 HVAC Lab, where I explored HVAC systems through a combination of theoretical study, simulations, and performance analysis. HVAC systems are crucial for maintaining indoor comfort and air quality, while also accounting for a significant portion of building energy consumption. This makes optimizing HVAC systems essential for sustainable design. The lab emphasized the importance of understanding this impact and developing strategies to improve efficiency and occupant well-being. Using simulation tools like DesignBuilder and EnergyPlus, I analyzed system behaviors and their energy impacts, building a strong foundation in the design of efficient, climate-responsive HVAC systems for sustainable buildings.


Report Content

Fundamentals of HVAC

HVAC system Case Study – CEPT Library

HVAC schematic

Measurements and Experimentation

Simulation Module – Building & City Climate

Simulation Module – Air & Operative Temperature Mode

Simulation Module – Cooling Setback

Simulation Module – Chiller Sequencing

Simulation Module – Chiller Sequencing

Simulation Module – VRF & DOAS